Bostetter Amendment.pdf

Amendment to SOW for Bostetter Courthouse

1 Section 01000

Add paragraph 3.2 per attached sheet Revise paragraph 4.3.D per attached sheet

2. Section 01010

Add item 10 under paragraph II per attached sheet

3. Section 01015

Revise statement under paragraph I.A per attached sheet

4. Add section 01260 (Options) per attached document

5. Add sections 15330 (Wet Pipe Sprinkler System) & 13851 (Multiplex Fire Alarm System) per attached documents.

6. Add Appendices for Building key plans and lighting controls.

GSA Solicitation No: GS-11P-10-YA-C-0047 Building VA0003ZZ - Martin VB Bostetter Courthouse

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SECTION 01260 - OPTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. An option provides an amount proposed by the Contractor and stated on the Bid Form for certain work that may be added by the Government to the project Work within a specific time after award of the Contract.

B. The amount for an option shall be the net total addition to the Contract price to incorporate the option work into the project Work.

C. Option work shall include miscellaneous devices, accessory objects and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation, whether or not mentioned as part of the option description.

1.2 PROCEDURES

A. Selection: An option must be accepted by the Government prior to September 30, 2010 in order to be included in the project Work.

B. Selection: Each option must be accepted by the Government within the time stated following the option description in order to be included in the project Work.

C. Notification: If an option is accepted, the Contractor shall immediately notify each party involved, in writing.

D. Coordination: The Contractor shall adjust affected adjacent work as necessary to completely and fully integrate the accepted option work into the project Work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF OPTIONS

A. Option No. 1: Provide all work required to supply and install plumbing fixtures and appurtances , as indicated in the Volume 1 Specification “Utilize Low Flow Water Closets and Urinals”, labeled “Option No. 1", and as specified.

1. Option No. 1 must be accepted by the Government prior to September 30, 2010.

B. Option No. 2: Provide all work required to supply and demand control ventilation dampers and appurtances , as indicated in the Volume 1 Specification “Install Demand Control Ventilation and Dampers on Each Air Handling Unit labeled “Option No. 2", and as specified.

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1. Option No. 2 must be accepted by the Government prior to September 30, 2010.

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SECTION 13851- ANALOG/ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. This section is to be edited further during design by the registered Professional Architects and/or

Engineers, under whose direct supervision the Construction Documents shall be prepared. The

Registered Professional Architects and/or Engineers shall be experienced in the type of work contemplated, to furnish specifications covering the proposed work. As used in these project requirements, “Contractor” refers to the entire design-build team.

B. Scope: This work includes modifying an existing analog/addressable fire alarm system as described herein for the designated project location. The system shall include all wiring, raceways, pull boxes, terminal cabinets, outlet and mounting boxes, control equipment, alarm, and supervisory signal initiating devices, alarm notification appliances, and all other accessories and miscellaneous items required for a complete operating system even though each item is not specifically mentioned or described. A single fire alarm control panel is indicated with terminal cabinets at each floor at each riser location and remote fire alarm control units are provided throughout the building. Each remote fire alarm control unit shall be powered from a wiring riser specifically for that use or from a local emergency power panel located on the same floor as the remote fire alarm control unit. Where remote fire control units are provided, equipment for notification appliances shall be located in the remote fire alarm control units.

C. Extent of the Work: The system shall be installed in accordance with the drawings, specifications and referenced publications.

D. Existing Fire Alarm Equipment: Existing fire alarm equipment shall be maintained fully operational until the new equipment has been tested and accepted by the Government. As new equipment is installed, it shall be labeled "NOT IN SERVICE" until the new equipment is accepted. Once the new system is completed, tested, and accepted by the Government it shall be placed in service and connected to the GSA Regional Communications Center by the Regional Wire Communications Equipment Repair

Shop, a UL listed central station service. All new equipment shall have tags removed and the existing equipment shall be tagged "NOT IN SERVICE" until removed from the building.

E. Equipment Removal: After acceptance of the new system by the Government, all existing equipment not connected to the new system shall be removed and all damaged surfaces shall be restored. Operational equipment which was removed shall be carefully packaged and labeled and delivered to the Contracting

Officer, for use by the Regional Wire Communications Equipment Repair Shop. The material shall be removed from the site and disposed of by the Contractor.

F. Repair Service/Replacement Parts: On-site service during the guarantee period shall be provided within

24 hours after notification. All repairs shall be completed within 48 hours after notification. Repair services and replacement parts for the system shall be furnished under this contract and be available for a period of 10 years after the date of final acceptance of this work by the Government. After the initial

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G. Megger Test: Megger test results must be submitted to the Contracting Officer prior to installing any field devices.

H. Related Sections and divisions:

1. Refer to other Division 16 sections for:

a. Cable

b. Wire

c. Raceways

d. Connectors

2. Refer to the Division 15 sections for work related to:

a. Air Handling Systems

b. Stair Pressurization Systems

3. Refer to Division 13 sections for work related to:

a. Wet Pipe Sprinkler Systems

b. Multiplex Fire Alarm System

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Each component of the system shall be furnished by a single manufacturer and shall be UL listed and compatible with the control system manufacturer. Each component of the system shall be of current design and shall be in regular and recurrent production.

B. Provide design, materials and devices for a protected premises fire alarm system, complete, conforming to National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, except as otherwise or additionally specified herein.

C. Approved Equipment: Provide materials, equipment and devices that have been tested by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, such as Underwriters' Laboratories or Factory Mutual Laboratories for use on the system provided, and listed or approved for fire protection service when so required by NFPA 72 or this specification.

D. System Supplier and Installer Requirements: Shop drawing design shall be by a NICET Level III or IV

Fire Alarm Technician or a Registered Fire Protection Engineer. System distributor and electrical contractor shall have offices, which have been in existence for at least 3 years, within a 120 kilometer radius of the U.S. Capitol. Installation shall be accomplished by an electrical contractor with a minimum of five years experience in the installation of fire alarm systems. The Contracting Officer may reject any proposed installer who cannot show evidence of such qualifications. The services of a technician

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E. Service Organization: The contractor shall furnish evidence that the fire alarm equipment supplier has an experienced and effective service organization which carries a stock of repair parts for the system to be furnished. Should the contractor fail to comply with the service requirements of this section, the government will then have the option to make the necessary repairs and back charge the contractor without any loss of warranty or guarantee as provided by the contract documents.

F. Guarantee: The contractor shall guarantee labor, materials, and equipment provided under this contract against defects for a period of one year after the date of final acceptance of this work by the government and the receipt of as-built drawings and schematics of all equipment. The guarantee period begins when all defects & omissions have been corrected and the Contracting Officer has confirmed that these items have been corrected.

G. Applicable Publications: Provide a system conforming to the requirements of the latest edition of the following publications including all amendments to these publications:

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

a. E-84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

b. E-119 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials

2. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ANSI/ASME):

a. A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators

b. C62.41 Guide for Surge Voltages in Low Voltage A.C. Power Circuits

3. Building Officials & Code Administrators International Inc. (BOCA):

a. National Building Code

4. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

a. 70 National Electric Code (NEC)

b. 72 National Fire Alarm Code

c. 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

d. 20 Standard for the Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps

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e. 101 Life Safety Code

f. 90A Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems

5. Americans With Disabilities Act

6. Testing Services or Laboratories: Construct all fire alarm and fire detection equipment in accordance with the latest edition of all applicable publications from Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

(UL), or Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM).

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. General: Wherever mentioned in this specification or on the drawings the equipment, devices, and functions shall be defined as follows:

1. Alarm Signal: A signal which indicates a state of emergency requiring immediate notification of the fire department and of the building occupants. These are signals such as the operation of a manual pull station, the activation of a water flow switch in a sprinkler system, the receipt of an alarm signal from a smoke detector that has gone through alarm verification, the receipt of an alarm signal from an elevator smoke detection control panel or a computer room smoke detection panel, the operation of a duct smoke detector, the operation of a heat detector, or the operation of a pressure switch in a fire suppression system caused by the flow of fire extinguishing agent (e.g. kitchen fire extinguishing system, C02, etc.).

2. Supervisory Signal: A signal which indicates the impairment of a fire protection system which may prevent its normal use. These are signals from switches, such as a tamper switch; a low and/or high air pressure switch; a generator phase reversal switch; a generator power failure switch; a generator running switch; a fire pump phase reversal switch; a fire pump loss of power switch; or a fire pump running switch.

3. Trouble Signal: A signal which indicates that a fault, such as an open circuit or ground, has occurred in the fire alarm system or in a separate sub-system, whose control panel is monitored by the fire alarm system.

4. Addressable System: A system in which multiple signals are transmitted via the same conduction path to a remote fire alarm control unit and fire alarm control panel, decoded and separated so that each signal will initiate the specified response.

5. Hard Wired System: A system in which alarm and supervisory initiating devices are directly connected, through individual dedicated conductors, to a central control panel without the use of multiplexing circuits or devices.

6. Notification Appliance Circuit: A circuit or path directly connected to a notification appliance(s).

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7. Notification Appliance: A fire alarm system component such as a bell, horn, light, speaker, or text display that provides audible, visual, or tactile outputs, or any combination thereof.

8. Interface Device: An addressable device which interconnects hard wired systems or devices to an analog system.

9. Remote Fire Alarm Control Unit: A control panel, remote from the fire alarm control panel, that receives inputs from automatic and manual fire alarm devices; shall supply power to detection devices and interface devices; shall provide transfer of power to the notification appliances; shall provide transfer of condition to relays or devices connected to the control unit; and reports to and receives signals from the fire alarm control panel.

10. Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP): A master control panel having the features of a fire alarm control unit and to which all fire alarm control units are interconnected. The panel has central processing, memory, input and output terminals, video display units (VDUs) and printers.

11. Class A Wiring: A circuit that is monitored for integrity such that a single break, a single wire-to-wire short, or a single loss of carrier condition will be indicated by a trouble signal on the FACP no matter where the break, short or loss of carrier condition occurs and will allow all functions of the affected circuit to remain operational. In accordance with NFPA 72, this would be Style 7 wiring for signaling line circuits.

12. Class B Wiring: A circuit that is monitored for integrity such that a single break, a single wire-to-wire short, or a single loss of carrier condition will be indicated by a trouble signal on the FACP no matter where the break, short or loss of carrier condition occurs, but which would prohibit devices beyond the fault, short or carrier loss from remaining operational. In accordance with NFPA 72, this would be Style 4 wiring for signaling line circuits, Style B for initiating device circuits, and Style Y for notification appliance circuits.

13. Space Capacity: Each circuit must be able to handle the actual number of devices installed plus that number times the spare capacity.

14. Signaling Line Circuit: A circuit to which any combination of circuit interfaces, control units, or transmitters are connected and over which multiple system input signals or output signals, or both, are carried.

15. Manual Pull Station: A fire alarm box as indicated in NFPA 72.

16. Tamper Switch: A valve monitor switch as indicated in NFPA 72.

17. Initiating Device: A system component that originates transmission of a change of state condition, which initiates an appropriate response via the fire alarm system.

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18. Terminal Cabinet: A steel cabinet with locking, hinge-mounted door in which terminal strips are securely mounted. Minimum size is 200 mm x 200 mm.

1.4 SYSTEM OPERATION

A. General: System shall be a complete, supervised, non-coded, addressable fire alarm system conforming to NFPA 72. Any single impairment of the system initiating or notification appliance circuits shall not affect the system on more than one-half of any floor.

This can be accomplished by either Class A, or

Class B wiring. The system shall operate in the alarm mode upon actuation of any alarm initiating device. The system shall remain in the alarm mode until all initiating device(s) are reset and the fire alarm control panel is manually reset and restored to normal. The maximum time for the panel to reset after the reset switch is operated is 90 seconds. The system shall provide the following functions and operating features:

1. The FACP and fire alarm control units, if used, shall provide power, annunciation, supervision and control for the system.

2. Provide Style B or Style D initiating device circuits.

3. Provide Style 4 or Style 6 signaling line circuits for each floor.

4. Provide Style 6 signaling line circuits for the network.

5. Provide Style Y or Style Z notification appliance circuits for each floor.

6. Provide Class A supervision for the high and low level audio riser and the tone generator to amplifiers.

7. Provide electrical supervision of the primary power (AC) supply, presence of the battery, battery voltage, and placement of system modules within the control panel.

8. Provide an audible and visual trouble signal to activate upon a single break or open condition, or ground fault which prevents the required operation of the system. The trouble signal shall also operate upon loss of primary power (AC) supply, absence of a battery supply, low battery voltage, or removal of alarm or supervisory panel modules. Provide a trouble alarm silence feature which will silence the audible trouble signal, without affecting the visual indicator. After the system returns to normal operating conditions, the trouble signal shall again sound until the trouble is acknowledged.

A smoke detector in the process of being verified for the actual presence of smoke shall not initiate a trouble condition.

9. Provide a notification appliance silencing switch which, when activated, will cause the notification appliances to cease operating, but not affect the liquid crystal display or the automatic notification of the fire department, GSA Regional Emergency Management & Communication Center, central

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10. Provide alarm verification for all smoke detectors.

11. Provide a single disable point to bypass all of the following functions: the automatic notification appliance circuits, strobe lights, air handler shutdown, smoke control operation, elevator recall, elevator shunt trip, door release, and door unlocking features . Operation of the button or switch shall indicate this action on the FACP display and printer output and shall cause a system trouble.

12. All alarm, supervisory, or trouble signals shall be automatically transmitted to the GSA Regional

Emergency Management & Communication Center, a UL listed central station.

13. Alarm functions shall override trouble or supervisory functions. Supervisory functions shall override trouble functions.

14. The system shall be capable of being programmed in the field. All programmed information shall be stored in non-volatile memory.

15. The system shall be capable of operating, supervising, and/or monitoring both addressable and non-addressable alarm and supervisory devices.

16. There shall be no limit, other than maximum system capacity, as to the number of addressable devices which may be in alarm simultaneously.

17. Where the fire alarm system is responsible for initiating an action in another emergency control device or system, such as an HVAC system, atrium exhaust system, smoke control system, elevator system, the addressable fire alarm relay shall be within 3 feet of the emergency control device.

18. An alarm signal shall automatically initiate the following functions:

a. Transmission of an alarm signal to the GSA Regional Emergency Management &

Communication Center, a U.L. listed Central Station.

b. Visual indication of the device operated on the fire alarm control panel (FACP), video display unit (VDU), and on the graphic annunciator. Indication on the graphic annunciator shall be by floor, zone or circuit, and type of device.

c. Continuous actuation of all alarm notification appliances, except those in stairs or in elevator cabs.

d. Recording of the event via the system printer.

e. Release of doors held open by electromagnetic devices.

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f. Operation of the smoke control system atrium exhaust system except when the alarm signal was initiated by a manual pull station.

g. Release of power to electric locks on doors which are part of the means of egress.

h. Operation of a smoke detector in an elevator lobby or other location associated with the automatic recall of elevators, shall recall the elevators in addition to a, b, c and d above.

i. Operation of a duct smoke detector shall shut down the appropriate air handler in accordance with NFPA 90A in addition to a, b, c and d above.

j. Shutting down of the white noise sound generator.

k. Operation of a heat detector or a sprinkler waterflow switch in or serving an elevator machinery room or elevator shaft shall operate shunt trip circuit breaker(s) to shut down power to the elevators served by the elevator machine room in accordance with ANSI A17.1 in addition to a, b, c and d above.

l. Operation of an interface, which operates vibrating pagers worn by hearing-impaired occupants.

m. Operation of an essential computer room smoke detector which has gone through confirmation shall cause the following to occur in addition to a, b, c, and d:

1. Audiovisuals to activate an alarm tone and visual signal in the computer room.

2. Start the shutdown time cycle for computer power and air handlers. Cycle shall be adjustable from 0 – 300 seconds. Shut down shall occur only after cycle has timed out.

3. Close any dampers or doors, as required.

n. Activation of a waterflow switch serving an essential computer room shall cause the following to occur in addition to a, b, c, and d:

1. Immediate power shutdown to the computers and HVAC units.

2. Close any dampers or doors, as required.

19. A supervisory signal shall automatically initiate the following functions:

a. Transmission of a supervisory signal to the GSA Regional Emergency Management &

b. Visual indication of the device operated on the fire alarm control panel (FACP), video display unit (VDU), and on the graphic annunciator.

c. Recording of the event via the system printer.

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20. A trouble condition shall automatically initiate the following functions:

a. Transmission of a trouble signal to the GSA Regional Emergency Management &

b. Visual indication of the system trouble on the FACP, VDU, and on the graphic annunciator.

c. Recording of the event via the system printer.

21. The maximum permissible elapsed time between the actuation of an initiating device and its indication at the FACP shall be fifteen seconds.

22. The maximum elapsed time between the occurrence of the trouble condition and its indication at the

FACP shall not exceed 200 seconds.

1.5 SYSTEM MONITORING

A. Valves: Each valve affecting the proper operation of a fire protection system, including automatic sprinkler control valves, standpipe control valves, sprinkler service entrance valve, valves at fire pumps, and valves at backflow preventers, whether supplied under this contract or existing, shall be monitored to ensure its proper position. Each tamper switch shall be provided with a separate address.

B. Smoke Detection: Each existing independent smoke detection sub-system, and kitchen fire suppression system shall be monitored both for the presence of an alarm condition and for a trouble condition. Each monitored condition shall be provided with a separate address.

1.6 OVERVOLTAGE AND SURGE PROTECTION

A. Signaling Line Circuit Surge Protection: For systems having circuits located outdoors, all communications equipment shall be protected against surges induced on any signaling line circuit. All cables and conductors, which serve as communications links, shall have surge protection circuits installed at each end that meet the following waveforms:

1. A 10 microsecond by 1000 microsecond waveform with a peak voltage of 1500 volts and a peak current of 60 amperes.

2. An 8 microsecond by 20 microsecond waveform with a peak voltage of 1000 volts and a peak current of 500 amperes. Protection shall be provided at the equipment. Additional triple electrode gas surge protectors, rated for the application, shall be installed on each wireline circuit within three feet of the building cable entrance. Fuses shall not be used for surge protection.

B. Sensor Wiring Surge Protection: All digital and analog inputs and outputs shall be protected against

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1. A 10 microsecond by 1000 microsecond waveform with a peak voltage of 1500 volts and a peak current of 60 amperes.

2. An 8 microsecond by 20 microsecond waveform with a peak voltage of 1000 volts and a peak current of 500 amperes. Fuses shall not be used for surge protection.

1.7 SUBMITTALS

A. Division 1: Refer to Division 1 Section "SUBMITTALS" for basic information relating to submittal requirements. Submit 6 complete sets of submittals. Partial submittals will not be acceptable and will be returned without review. Before any work is commenced, the submittal must be approved by the

GSA Regional Safety, Environment and Fire Protection Branch. Manufacturer's data shall be annotated and provided for the following:

1. Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) (Including Printers, Covers, Console Rack, Video Display Unit, etc.)

2. Storage Batteries

3. Battery Charger

4. Cabinet

5. Manual Pull Station

6. Addressable Interface Devices

7. Terminal Cabinets/Assemblies

8. Addressable Relays

9. Graphic Annunciator Panel

10. Speaker/Strobe Unit

11. Fire Alarm Speaker

12. Visual Alarm Signal Strobe

13. Smoke Detector

14. Heat Detector

15. Amplifiers

16. Tone Generators

17. Digitalized Voice Generators

18. Firefighter Telephones

19. Waterflow Switch

20. Tamper Switch

21. Electromagnetic Door Holder

22. Abort Switch

23. Remote Fire Alarm Control Unit

24. All Wiring Types and Sizes

25. Transorber/Surge Suppressor

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B. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings not smaller than 760 mm by 1070 mm. As a minimum, the shop drawing submittal shall include the following:

1. Provide point-to-point wiring diagrams showing the points of connection and terminals used for all electrical field connections in the system, including all interconnections between the equipment or systems which are supervised or controlled by the system. Diagrams shall show all connections from field devices to the FACP and remote fire alarm control units, initiating circuits, switches, relays, terminals, end-of-line resistors, and shield terminations. Provide a complete description of the system operation.

2. Provide a complete list of device addresses and corresponding messages.

3. Provide detailed drawings of the graphic annunciator.

4. Include annotated catalog data showing manufacturer's name, model, voltage, and catalog numbers for all equipment and components.

5. Provide complete battery calculations for both the alarm and supervisory power requirements.

Ampere-hour requirements for each system component shall be submitted with the calculations.

6. Provide complete riser diagrams indicating the wiring sequence of all devices and their connections to the control equipment. Provide a color code schedule for the wiring. Provide floor plans showing the location of all devices and equipment.

7. Provide data on each circuit to indicate that there is at least 25% spare capacity for notification appliances and modules, 50% spare capacity for initiating devices and modules.

For projects where the existing fire alarm system is being modified, ensure that all circuits modified have 15% spare capacity.

8. Provide data to indicate that the amplifiers have sufficient capacity to simultaneously drive all fire alarm speakers at their 1/2 watt tap setting plus 25% spare capacity.

1.8 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. General: Provide operation and maintenance manuals during the acceptance test of the entire system and after the preliminary testing has been completed. The manuals shall be used during the instruction period hereinafter specified. Provide six bound copies of an Operation and Maintenance Manual. The manual shall include an index, copies of all approved shop drawings and submittal materials, and a complete parts list of all components. The manual shall also include, for each item, the manufacturer's name, the serial number of the part, an ordering number, if appropriate, and a physical and electrical description of the part. Following the acceptance test, drawings and submittal materials shall be updated as necessary to reflect as-built conditions.

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B. Record Drawing Software: Provide one (1) set of floppy diskettes containing CAD based drawings in

DXF format of all as-built drawings and schematics.

1.9 INSTRUCTION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

A. Instructor: Include in the project the services of an instructor, who shall have received specific training from the manufacturer for the training of other persons regarding the inspection, testing and maintenance of the system provided. The instructor shall train the Government employees designated by the

Contracting Officer, in the care, adjustment, maintenance, and operation of the fire alarm and fire detection system.

B. Qualifications: Each instructor shall be thoroughly familiar with all parts of this installation. The instructor shall be trained in operating theory as well as in practical operation and maintenance work.

C. Required Instruction Time: Provide 16 hours of instruction after final acceptance of the system. The instruction shall be given during regular working hours on such dates and times as are selected by the

Contracting Officer. The instruction may be divided into two or more periods at the discretion of the

Contracting Officer.

1.10 RED LINE DRAWINGS

A. Provide 3 sets of RED LINE Drawings (Preliminary As-Built Drawings) prior to the acceptance testing of the fire alarm system. Acceptance testing will not begin until red line drawings are provided.

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. General: Prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer six sets of detailed "As Built Drawings." The drawings shall include complete wiring diagrams showing connections between all devices and equipment, both factory and field wired. Include a riser diagram and drawings showing the as-built location of all devices and equipment. The drawings shall show the system as installed, including all deviations from both the project drawings and the approved shop drawings. The drawings shall be prepared on uniform sized sheets not less than 760 mm by 1070 mm. These drawings shall be submitted within two weeks after the final acceptance test of the system.

B. Record Drawing Software: Provide one (1) set of floppy diskettes containing CAD based drawings in

DXF format of all as-built drawings and schematics.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUAL PULL STATIONS

A. Provide metal or plastic, semi-flush mounted, double action, addressable manual stations, which are not subject to operation by jarring or vibration. Stations shall be equipped with screw terminals for each conductor. Stations which require the replacement of any portion of

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2.2 ADDRESSABLE INTERFACE DEVICES

A. The addressable interface (AI) device shall provide an addressable input interface to the FACP for monitoring normally-open or normally-closed contact devices such as waterflow switches, valve supervisory switches, fire pump monitoring, independent smoke detection systems, relays for output function actuation, etc. Provide a separate address for each device.

Addressable interface devices for waterflow and tamper switches must have separate LEDs to indicate device operation.

2.3 NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES

A. Fire Alarm Speaker Appliances:

1. Provide fire alarm speakers conforming to UL 464 having a minimum of three (3) tap settings and separate terminations for each "in" and "out" connection. Tap settings shall include taps of 1/4, 1/2 and 1 watt. Speakers shall utilize the 1/4 watt tap in the system.

Speakers shall have a minimum rating of 84 dBA at 3 meters as determined by the reverberant room test; data on peak output as determined in an anechoic chamber is not suitable. All speakers shall be capable of installation on standard 100 mm square electrical boxes. Where speakers and strobes are provided in the same location, they may be combined into a single wall mounted unit.

2. Provide speaker mounting plates constructed of cold rolled steel having a minimum thickness of sixteen (16) gauges and equipped with mounting holes and other openings as needed for a complete installation. All fabrication marks and holes shall be ground and finished to provide a smooth and neat appearance for each plate. Each plate shall be primed and painted.

B. Visual Alarm Signals:

1. Provide strobe light visual alarm signals which operate on a supervised twenty-four (24) volt D.C. circuit. The strobe lens shall comply with UL 1971 and conform to the

Americans with Disabilities Act. The light pattern shall be disbursed so that it is visible above and below the strobe and from a 90 degree angle on both sides of the strobe. The strobe flash output shall be a minimum of 15 candela based on the UL 1971 test. The strobe shall have a xenon flash tube. Strobe spacing and synchronization shall meet NFPA

72.

C. Fire Alarm Horns:

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1. Provide surface semi-flush mounted electronic horns suitable for use in an electrically supervised circuit. Horns shall have a minimum rating of 84 dBA at 3 meters when tested in accordance with UL 464. Output from the horn shall be in accordance with ANSI

S3.41, the distinctive three-pulse temporal pattern fire alarm evacuation. Where horns and strobes are provided in the same location, they may be combined into a single wall mounted unit.

D. Fire Alarm Bells:

1. Provide surface flush mounted bells suitable for use in an electrically supervised circuit.

Bells shall be 250 mm vibrating type with a sound output rating of at least 90 dBA at 3 meters when tested in accordance with UL 464.

E. Fire Alarm Chimes:

1. Provide surface flush mounted chimes suitable for use in an electrically supervised circuit for Day Care Centers. Chimes shall be in accordance with ANSI S3.41.

F. Connections:

1. Provide screw terminals for each notification appliance. Terminals shall be designed to accept the size conductors used in this project without modification.

2.4 SMOKE DETECTORS

A. Photoelectric Smoke Detectors: Provide addressable photoelectric smoke detectors as follows:

1. Provide analog photoelectric smoke detectors utilizing the photoelectric light scattering principle for operation in accordance with UL 217 and 268. Smoke detectors shall be listed for use with the fire alarm control panel.

2. Provide self-restoring type detectors which do not require any readjustment after actuation to restore them to normal operation. Detectors shall be UL listed as Smoke-Automatic Fire

Detectors.

3. All components shall be rust and corrosion resistant. Vibration shall have no effect on the detector's operation. Protect the detection chamber with a fine mesh metallic screen which prevents the entrance of insects or air born materials. The screen shall not inhibit the movement of smoke particles into the chamber.

4. Provide twist lock bases for the detectors. The detectors shall maintain contact with their bases without the use of springs. Provide companion mounting base with fixed wiring

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5. Detectors shall be equipped with screw terminals for each conductor.

6. The detector address shall identify the particular unit, its location within the system, and its sensitivity setting. Detectors shall be of the low voltage type rated for use on a 24 VDC system.

B. Ionization Type Smoke Detectors: Provide addressable ionization type smoke detectors as follows:

1. Provide analog smoke detectors which operate on the ionization principle and are actuated by the presence of visible or invisible products of combustion. Smoke detectors shall be listed for use with the fire alarm control panel.

2. Provide self-restoring type detectors which do not require any readjustment to return to normal operation. Detectors shall be UL listed as Smoke-Automatic Fire Detectors.

3. All components shall be rust and corrosion resistant. Vibration shall have no effect on the detector's operation. Protect the detection chamber with a fine mesh metallic screen which prevents the entrance of insects or air born materials. The screen shall not inhibit the movement of smoke particles into the chamber.

4. Provide twist lock bases for the detectors. The detectors shall maintain contact with their bases without the use of springs. Provide companion mounting base with fixed wiring terminals. Terminate field wiring on the fixed terminals. The detector shall have a visual indicator to show actuation.

5. Detectors shall be equipped with screw terminals for each conductor.

6. The detector address shall identify the particular unit, its location within the system, and its sensitivity setting. Detectors shall be of the low voltage type rated for use on a 24 VDC system.

C. Duct Smoke Detectors: Duct smoke detectors shall be photoelectric type as outlined in paragraph 2.4.A and be provided in ductwork in accordance with NFPA 90A.

2.5 HEAT DETECTORS

A. Rate Compensation Heat Detectors: Provide addressable rate compensation heat detectors as

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1. Provide detectors designed for detection of fire by rate compensation principal.

Temperature rating of detectors shall be 57 degrees C. unless ceiling temperatures require a higher temperature rating in accordance with NFPA 72. Detectors shall be equipped with screw terminals for each conductor. Provide detectors designed for surface outlet box mounting and supported independently of wiring connections. Detectors shall be hermetically sealed and of the automatically resetting type which will operate when ambient air temperature reaches detector setting regardless of rate of temperature rise.

Detector operation shall not be subject to thermal lag.

2. Provide detectors with a visual indicator to show that the detector has operated.

2.6 VALVE MONITOR (TAMPER) SWITCHES

A. General: Connect tamper switches provided under Division 15 into the fire alarm system.

Provide a tamper switch for each fire protection system control valve. Tamper switches shall be UL listed as "Extinguishing System Attachment" for the location and type of valve supervised. The device shall contain single pole, double throw contacts. Operation of the switch shall cause a supervisory signal to be transmitted to the FACP upon not more than two complete turns of the valve wheel or a closure of ten percent, whichever is less. Tamper switches shall be equipped with screw terminals for each conductor. Tamper switches must allow for EOL device to be mounted at the end of the circuit from the interface module.

2.7 WATERFLOW DETECTORS

A. General: Connect waterflow detectors provided under Division 15 into the fire alarm system.

Provide vane type waterflow detectors for wet pipe sprinkler systems. The device shall contain single pole, double throw contacts. Equip the detector with a pneumatic time delay, field adjustable from zero to ninety seconds. The time delay shall be set initially to 30 seconds.

The device shall be a UL listed Extinguishing System Attachment rated for the particular pressure and location at which it is installed. Flow switches shall be equipped with screw terminals for each conductor. For flow switches in elevator machine rooms provide a device with no time delay per NFPA 72.

B. Provide pressure type waterflow detectors for dry pipe sprinkler systems. The device shall contain double pole, double throw contacts. The device shall be a UL Listed Extinguishing

System Attachment rated for the particular pressure and location at which it is installed.

Switch shall be equipped with screw terminals for each conductor.

2.8 ELECTROMAGNETIC DOOR HOLDERS

A. General: Where indicated on the drawings, provide magnetic fire door hold open devices. The

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2.9 FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL (FACP)

A. General: Provide a complete control panel fully enclosed in a lockable steel enclosure as specified herein. All operations required for testing or for normal care and maintenance of the systems shall be performed from the front of the enclosure. If more than a single unit is required at a location to form a complete control panel, the unit enclosures shall match exactly.

Each control unit shall provide power, supervision, control and logic for the entire system, utilizing solid state, modular components, internally mounted and arranged for easy access.

Each control unit shall be suitable for operation on a 120 volt, 60 hertz, normal building power supply. Provide each panel with supervisory functions for power failure, internal component placement, and operation. Visual indication of alarm, supervisory or trouble initiation on the fire alarm control panel shall be by liquid crystal display or similar means with a minimum of

80 characters of which at least 32 are field changeable.

B. Cabinet: Install control panel components in cabinets large enough to accommodate all components and also to allow ample gutter space for interconnection of all panels as well as all field wiring. The enclosure shall be identified by an engraved laminated phenolic resin nameplate. Lettering on the nameplate shall say FACP and shall not be less than 1-inch high.

Provide prominent rigid plastic or metal identification plates for all lamps, circuits, meters, fuses and switches. The cabinet shall be provided in a sturdy steel housing, complete with backbox, hinged steel door with cylinder lock, and surface mounting provisions. Provide 25

% spare space in cabinet backbox for future expansion.

C. Control Modules: Provide power and control modules to perform all functions of the FACP.

Provide audible signals to indicate any alarm or trouble condition. The alarm signals shall be different from the trouble signal. Connect all circuit conductors entering or leaving the panel to screw-type terminals with each terminal marked for identification. Locate diodes and relays, if any, on screw terminals in the FACP. Circuits operating at 24 VDC shall not operate at less than 21.6 volts. Circuits operating at any other voltage shall not have a voltage drop exceeding 10% of nominal voltage.

D. Silencing Switches: Provide an alarm silence switch at the FACP which will silence the audible signal but not affect the visual alarm indicator. Provide trouble and supervisory silencing switch which will silence the audible trouble and supervisory signal, but not extinguish the visual indicator. This switch shall be overridden upon activation of a subsequent alarm.

E. By-Pass Switches: Provide switches at the FACP which will bypass the automatic notification

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F. Non-Interfering: Power and supervise each circuit such that a signal from one device does not prevent the receipt or transmission of signals from any other device. All circuits shall be manually resettable by switch from the FACP after the initiating device or devices have been restored to normal.

G. Fire Alarm Message: A fire alarm shall activate the standard fire alarm evacuation signal, a three-pulse temporal pattern using any appropriate sound, in accordance with ANSI S3.41, for three cycles followed by a voice message which is repeated until the control panel is reset.

Automatic messages shall be broadcast through speakers on appropriate floors, but not in stairs or elevator cabs. The message shall automatically be broadcast on the floor of fire alarm origin, the floor immediately above the floor of fire alarm origin, and the floor immediately below the floor of fire alarm origin. A live voice message shall override the automatic output through use of a microphone input at the control panel. When using the microphone, live messages shall be broadcast through selected speakers in stairs, in elevator cabs, and throughout a selected floor or floors. The system shall be capable of operating all speakers at the same time. The digitalized voice message shall consist of a non-volatile (EPROM) microprocessor based input to the amplifiers. The microprocessor shall actively interrogate all circuitry, field wiring and digital coding necessary for the immediate and accurate rebroadcasting of the stored voice data into the appropriate amplifier input. Loss of operating power, supervisory power or any other malfunction which could render the digitalized voice module inoperative shall automatically cause the appropriate temporal tone to take over all functions assigned to the failed unit. Messages shall utilize a male voice and shall be as

1. "May I have your attention, please? May I have your attention, please? A fire has been reported which may affect your floor. Please walk to the nearest exit and evacuate the building."

H. Fire Alarm Signal: A fire alarm shall activate the appropriate temporal tone via fire alarm horns throughout the building.

I. Memory: Provide each control unit with non-volatile memory and logic for all functions. The use of long life batteries, capacitors or other age-dependent devices shall not be considered as equal to non-volatile processors, PROMS or EPROMS. The system history shall not require a printer to view.

J. Field Programmability: Provide control units and control panels that are fully field programmable for control, initiating, supervisory and trouble functions of both input and output. The system program configuration shall be menu driven. All system changes shall be password protected and shall be accomplished using personal computer based equipment.

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K. Input/Output Modifications: The FACP shall contain features which allow the bypassing of input devices from the system or the modification of system outputs. These control features shall consist of a panel mounted keypad and a keyboard. Any bypass or modification to the system shall indicate a trouble condition on the FACP, VDU and a printed output of the trouble condition.

L. Resetting: Provide the necessary controls to prevent the resetting of any alarm, supervisory, or trouble signal while the alarm, supervisory or trouble condition on the system still exists.

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